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Newspaper
Daily Gazette
Location
Sterling, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Jun 26, 1971
Page
1
Lawmakers have only four days to act on a proposed reapportionment plan for the state Senate and Assembly. The debate centers on the Democratic proposal, which reportedly is backed by much of the Democratic leadership and party factions as a response to the Senate defeat of an earlier version.
Democrats and Republicans clash over a proposed state map as both chambers rush to finish redistricting. Republicans fault the Democrats plan for suburban bias near Chicago, while lawmakers warn agreement by Wednesday is unlikely as leadership disputes continue.
Washington AP reports the Defense Department set a 16 000 draft quota for July and August as Congress nears a two year extension of the draft law. Officials link the move to lawful extensions and a phased Vietnam withdrawal proposal while noting quotas could be filled if deferments end.
A federal judge dismissed a suit to stop the 69 mile East West Tollway extension from Aurora to Rock Falls. Judge Frank McGarr said plaintiffs showed no federal jurisdiction to halt construction. Bids for sections open July 13 and 20 with completion planned by 1972.
Two youths drowned in separate Rock River incidents near Erie and Prophetstown. Darrell Weaver 21 of Erie disappeared while swimming after fishing near the Erie Boat Club and was recovered by rescue crews at 10 p.m. An inquest is set for 4:30 p.m. at Schilling Funeral Home. Kirk Olson 18 of Kewanee drowned while swimming with two companions two miles south of Prophetstown, with recovery at 5:30 p.m. Coroner ruled accidental drowning and Craemer Funeral Home handles Olson’s arrangements.
Capt Ernest Medina faces noncapital murder charges for the My Lai operation. The Army announced the trial date after death penalty was ruled off the table. Medina, 34, from Montrose Colorado, commanded troops in the My Lai sweep. He could face life imprisonment if convicted. Court proceedings will use written testimony permissible in noncapital cases.
Frank B. Kennedy of Sinnissippi Road died this morning at Community General Hospital at age 92. Retired from the National Mfg. Co. he served more than 50 years as advertising manager for the company. Funeral arrangements are being completed by the Melvin Funeral Home.
Gov. Richard B. Ogilvie promised disciplinary action against state workers absent without doctor certificates after a one day sick-in that drew more than 9,000 of Illinois 55,000 employees away from work. The walkout, centered on Chicago area hospitals, aimed to press for a 10 percent pay raise while Ogilvie pushed for 3 percent plus fringe benefits.
The Supreme Court hears arguments on whether publication of Pentagon study details by The New York Times and The Washington Post threatens national security. AP reports, with updates on Ellsberg warrant, Medina, covert ops in Vietnam, US–USSR space talks, DeSapio bribery term, Hoffa bid for freedom, and tunnel explosion safety concerns.
The Supreme Court agreed to hear the government bid to block publication of the Pentagon Papers amid a fight with The Times and The Post. A 5 to 4 ruling allowed limited publication as the government seeks to lift curbs, while Ellsberg faces arrest on unauthorized possession charges. The episode involves multiple papers publishing portions while others face bans and probes into leaks.
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